Cloud 9 with Mascarpone, Chocolate, & Cherries – Lentils.org

Cloud 9 with Mascarpone, Chocolate, & Cherries

  By lentilsorg  

July 12, 2015

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  • Prep: 10 Minutes

  • 10 Minutes

    10 Minutes

  • Yields: 6
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Directions

  1. COOK the lentils in 1 cup (250 mL) of water until tender. Rinse under cool water and strain. Dry excess moisture off with paper towel.
  2. WHISK the cream with confectioner’s sugar until medium peaks develop. Cover and refrigerate.
  3. IN another bowl, whisk the mascarpone with sugar until smooth and light. Scrape the inside of the vanilla bean into the mascarpone mixture. Stir to combine. Fold in the cooked lentils. Mix in the cherries and grated chocolate. Gently fold in the chilled whipped cream.
  4. PORTION about 2⁄3 cup (150 mL) into wine glasses and garnish with fresh cherries and grated chocolate. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

1⁄3 cup (85 mL) split red lentils

½ cup (125 mL) 35% cream

2 tsp (10 mL) confectioner’s sugar

1 cup (250 mL) mascarpone cheese

¼ cup (60 mL) granulated sugar

1 vanilla bean

1¼ cup (310 mL) quartered fresh cherries, reserve some for garnish

½ cup (125 mL) finely grated dark or milk chocolate, reserve some for garnish

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size2⁄3 cup (150 mL)
Calories560
Sodium50 mg
Potassium244 mg
Protein10 g
Cholesterol120 mg
Sugar21 g
Total Fat47 g
Saturated Fat26 g
Total Carbohydrates31 g
Dietary Fiber3 g